Singer and actress Son Dam-bi revealed her return to ballet practice about 50 days after giving birth.
The family moment with her newborn in her arms, and the next day standing in front of the mirror dressed in ballet attire, was a scene filled with emotional narrative.
On the 14th, Son Dam-bi posted several photos of her recent activities on her social media.
In the photos, she was seen in a ballet studio with her hair neatly styled, wearing a black top, a sheer ballet skirt, and white tights, focusing on her practice in front of the bar.
Stretching while lying down or posing with one leg raised high, the movements revealed lines and postures that were hard to believe were from someone just after giving birth.
In particular, her gaze into the mirror seemed to indicate that she was regaining her mindset as well.
In another photo, which appeared to be from the day before, she was seen sitting on the sofa with her husband Lee Gyu-hyuk and their newborn baby in her arms. With a bare face and dressed in a loose t-shirt and pajamas, it was a typical ‘day in parenting’, but Son Dam-bi's smile still radiated ease and stability.
Son Dam-bi married former national speed skating representative Lee Gyu-hyuk in 2022 and gave birth to their first daughter in April 2024. After giving birth, she focused on skin recovery and parenting, and recently shared her realistic recovery journey through social media, including news about her treatment for flat warts.
She candidly revealed, “Instead of giving birth, my face and neck were covered with flat warts,” adding, “I removed 300 a few days ago. I am currently in recovery.”
The release of her ballet photos is seen as a symbolic moment in the continuation of her recovery and parenting, as she regains her rhythm.
Netizens reacted with surprise, saying, “Is it really 50 days after giving birth?”, “I can’t believe this line is from a mom’s body,” and “Legend of self-management.”
The day after holding her baby, Son Dam-bi stood at the bar. It was the moment when both her body and mind began to dance again.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
